# Espeon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Espeon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espeon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Espeon.

## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 91.806%
- **Celebrate**: 52.093%
- **Stored Power**: 52.093%
- **Psychic**: 47.901%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 46.662%
- **Calm Mind**: 46.232%
- **Hidden Power Fighting**: 44.755%
- **Other**: 18.460%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 99.984%
- **Synchronize**: 0.016%

## Common Items
- **Normalium Z**: 52.093%
- **Life Orb**: 37.779%
- **Leftovers**: 8.191%
- **Other**: 1.938%

## Common Teammates
- **Milotic**: 30.144%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 28.808%
- **Chesnaught**: 28.795%
- **Rhyperior**: 28.795%
- **Togekiss**: 28.795%
- **Scizor**: 19.733%

## FAQ for Espeon in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Shadow Ball, Celebrate, Stored Power, Psychic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Milotic, Charizard-Mega-X, Chesnaught, Rhyperior. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Espeon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Espeon?
The top build for Espeon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 63.233% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (99.984%) and the item **Normalium Z** (52.093%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Normalium Z), Espeon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Espeon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Espeon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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